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Whale Discoveries is based at Nomuka Island Ha'apai Tonga and is a watersports and activities company specialising in package trips for humpback whalewatching/snorkeling, Tofua volcano treking, kitesurfing ,surfing , stand up paddleboarding...more

Feel very fortunate to have gone with Whale Discoveries 3 times now with my most recent time was first week Oct 2018. To swim with humpbacks on their terms is a little mind blowing. This trip can be a full interaction endeavor as they can...More

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank KenShew

TristinS10, Owner at Whale Discoveries, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2018

Thanks Ken, we hope to see you again onboard too, it has been a pleasure knowing you all these years and having the chance to hang out and share the whale times! Tris

E P I C adventure that included visits into the local village with local hospitality, engaging school visit that will forever be in my heart, freshest and tastiest meals by the very multi talented Kaylie and Shelly, fresh fish daily from #SheenDreamTeam of Dave and...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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TristinS10, Owner at Whale Discoveries, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2018

Wow Emi you are the ledgend! it takes one to process their environment and respond with such gratitude for others! We try our best and still have fun, respect ! Thank you for your input and love, yew! Tris

The crew was extremely attentive, helpful, warm and wonderful. They put in the extra effort. We had three days of ABSOLUTELY AMAZING whale swimming experience. It was an experience I will never forget.
Moreover, the “Wildlife” a fast sailing, liveaboard catamaran offers a means to...More

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Date of experience: October 2018

Thank Michael N

TristinS10, Owner at Whale Discoveries, responded to this reviewResponded 18 October 2018

Thanks Mike, that is an awesome way to look at being right there in the action zone but still achieving other things! good balancing dude! Keep traveling safe and well. Tris

I had a truly epic 10 day trip with Tris, Dior and Dave (Enzo) on their beautiful catamaran “Wildlife”. Tris was really fantastic in the water, Dior was an amazing cook and Dave was a fab skipper (a great team effort). Whilst we had a...More

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank Rebecca S

TristinS10, Owner at Whale Discoveries, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2018

I hope you visit us again, it was a pleasure having you stay so glad you made that happen!!

We travelled a lot around the world with our four young boys, but this is one of the best things we ever did. Swimming with the whales with Tris is wonderful and we felt very safe. Serveral times we swam with the whales, young ones...More

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Date of experience: July 2018

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TristinS10, Owner at Whale Discoveries, responded to this reviewResponded 23 September 2018

Thank you, it was a pleasure showing you the underwater world. Good on you for making your dreams come true, getting out there and living life. So important for our children to have unique experiences.

My wife and I enjoy adventure travel and this was just that kind of trip. Onboard the catamaran,Wildlife for 10 days we got the opportunity of a lifetime; close-up encounters with wonderful Humpback whales in the company of four other people. Sailing from Nuku'alofa to...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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TristinS10, Owner at Whale Discoveries, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2018

My husband and I's week on board the gorgeous catamaran, Wildlife, with Whale Discoveries was absolutely incredible. If you truly love and respect the ocean and all of its wonder then this is the company for you. We were quite fortunate to have such spectacular...More

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Date of experience: September 2017

1 Thank KMatucci

TristinS10, Owner at Whale Discoveries, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2018

Wow you two! thanks for your beautiful words we really appreciate it. We loved having you visit for the 2nd time!! Wahoo! I know you travel a lot there many places to see but maybe we will share blue water again soon!

Simply sensational trip onboard a beautiful catamaran for five days. Fabulous crew and friendly fellow passengers made for a relaxing time but it was the whales who stole the show. We were privileged to enjoy several hour plus swims with a variety of groups and...More

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Date of experience: September 2017

1 Thank Ross C

TristinS10, Owner at Whale Discoveries, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2018

Was talking of your amazing swims the other day. Thanks for the review.

My fiancee and I have been travelling around the world since early 2016, Tonga was our last destination before we head back to working life.
We did an hybrid trip early July with Whale Discoveries, 2 days catamaran cruise from Tongatapu, 7 days at the...More